Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Doué shines in France's Belgium victory and draws Michael Jordan comparison
Désiré Doué delivered an outstanding performance as France beat Belgium 0-1 in the Nations League on Monday evening in Brussels. The PSG winger, rated 8/10 by L'Équipe, was France's standout player and drew a bold comparison to basketball legend Michael Jordan from Stéphane Jobard, an assistant coach with the Belgian national team.
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Red Roses return to Stadium of Light for Six Nations clash with Scotland in April 2027
England Women will play Scotland at Sunderland's 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light on 17 April 2027, marking their first appearance at the venue outside a Rugby World Cup following a record-breaking 2025 opener there.
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Doué electrifies France against Belgium, Jobard sees 'Michael Jordan'
Despite failing to find the back of the net, Désiré Doué delivered an outstanding performance against Belgium in the Nations League, prompting a comparison with basketball legend Michael Jordan from former Belgium assistant Stéphane Jobard.
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Jack Willis retains Top 14 Player of the Year to match Dupont's back-to-back feat
Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Season for the second consecutive year at La Nuit du Rugby, matching Antoine Dupont's achievement of winning the award in back-to-back seasons. The Stade Toulousain back-rower scored six tries, won 19 jackals, and made 173 tackles across the campaign.
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Ireland players 'all uncomfortable' as Hallgrimsson leaves second Israel fixture undecided
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has admitted his squad remains divided and uneasy ahead of Sunday's behind-closed-doors Nations League fixture against Israel in Serbia, with the team yet to confirm they will fulfil the match.
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Da Cunha shines against Belgium and puts Tchouameni under pressure in France squad
Starting in the holding midfield role during France's second match under Zinedine Zidane, Lucas Da Cunha delivered a convincing performance against Belgium, reigniting debate over Aurélien Tchouameni's place in the team, who was absent due to an adductor injury.
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Poirier accuses TUF 34 finalist Uulu of flopping to secure disqualification win
Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have publicly accused Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu of exaggerating his reaction to an illegal knee at UFC Vegas 121, after Uulu claimed the TUF 34 bantamweight title via disqualification of Mehemmedali Osmanli.
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Lucas Da Cunha dazzles on France debut and reignites criticism of Deschamps
Making his first start for France against Belgium, Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha delivered a standout performance under Zinedine Zidane, reviving questions about his prolonged absence from Didier Deschamps' selections.
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Bella Mir to represent USA at U23 Wrestling Worlds before RAF 14 MMA return
Eleven days before her October 23 RAF 14 bout against Hope Chase, Bella Mir will compete for the United States at the U23 Wrestling World Championships in Las Vegas. The appearance comes after her August loss to Alex Apodaca on Dana White's Contender Series.
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Evloev vows to finish Volkanovski and silence doubters at UFC 333
Unbeaten Russian contender Movsar Evloev says he is targeting his first UFC finish when he challenges Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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Hernandez vows to end Curtis' UFC career — but only once the money is right
UFC debutant Luis Hernandez has dismissed Chris Curtis' callout as a clout chase, insisting he will fight the veteran only after building his own name — and promising to be the final nail in Curtis' UFC coffin when the time comes.
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11-man Wallabies survive Springboks fightback to extend unbeaten run to six Tests
Australia held on for a dramatic 42-38 victory over South Africa in Perth after four yellow cards reduced them to 11 men in the final quarter, extending their unbeaten run to six Tests — their longest since 2017.
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Unbeaten UFC debutant Hernandez earns $100K bonus but his deputy sheriff salary still pays more
Luis Hernandez went 9-0 and submitted Sedriques Dumas in under a minute on two days' notice at UFC Vegas 121, banking a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus — yet the Miami-Dade deputy sheriff says law enforcement still pays better.
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Zidane loses composure on the sideline and embraces his «ridiculous side» after Olise's winning goal
During France's victory over Belgium in the Nations League (0-1), Zinedine Zidane sprinted along the touchline and angrily kicked a loose ball near the bench as Michael Olise scored the winner. The manager acknowledged in his press conference that he was «a bit ridiculous», but expressed no regrets.
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McGrillen-Evans faces PFL MENA bantamweight champion Abzakh at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena
Lewis McGrillen-Evans (13-2) returns to the PFL cage on 14 November when he meets 2025 PFL MENA bantamweight champion Nawras Abzakh at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The Jordanian champion enters on a three-fight winning streak after submitting Islam Youssef in 36 seconds to claim the title.
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Unbeaten grappling champion Tye Ruotolo challenges for ONE lightweight title in just his third MMA fight
ONE Championship has announced that Christian Lee will defend his lightweight MMA title against Tye Ruotolo at One: The Inner Circle 37 on November 6 in Bangkok. Ruotolo enters the bout with just two professional MMA fights to his name, both won by rear-naked choke.
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Felder feared heart attack as Barcelos collapsed at UFC Vegas 121
Commentator Paul Felder has revealed he feared Raoni Barcelos had suffered a heart attack after the fighter went limp during the UFC Vegas 121 main event. Barcelos was stretchered out and hospitalised, though he has since confirmed he is doing well.
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Talbott installed as massive -575 favourite over former champion Figueiredo at UFC 332
Payton Talbott carries the heaviest odds on the UFC 332 card in Salt Lake City on 3 October, listed at -575 against ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The main event crowns a new women's flyweight champion, with Natalia Silva favoured over Cong Wang after Valentina Shevchenko was ruled out through injury.
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Manchester United arrange secret friendly with Lausanne-Sport as both Ratcliffe clubs struggle
Manchester United will face fellow Ratcliffe-owned side Lausanne-Sport in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break. Both clubs have won just one league match this season, with United sitting 12th in the Premier League and Lausanne bottom of the Swiss Super League.
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Rennie warns All Blacks of 'excellent' Wallabies after eleven-man Springboks demolition
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has praised Australia's 'emphatic' victory over the Springboks in Perth, calling it a clear warning for his side ahead of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in October. Rennie has named a 34-man squad recalling Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell.
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